You could soon boost your car’s power with your phone

The Hyundai Motor Group has announced new technology which allows drivers to adjust their car’s performance via their smartphones.

Owners of certain cars have previously been able to control certain features such as air-conditioning with their phones, but Hyundai says this is the first time a car’s performance can be controlled via phone.

“As Hyundai Motor Group is planning to deploy 44 eco-friendly models by year 2025, including 23 electric vehicles, we see the potential of technologies and services inherent in non-combustion vehicles,” Hyundai Motor Group research fellow JeongSoo Eo said.

“By developing paradigm-shifting mobility technology like this one, we will continue to strive to improve user experience for electric vehicles customised to individual preferences.”